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Grisom Family History

Grisom Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Griscom, Grissom, Grist, Riso, Grim, Groom, Grise, Grisham, Grom

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Where is the Grisom family from?

You can see how Grisom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grisom family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Grisom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Grisom families living in Tennessee. This was about 60% of all the recorded Grisom's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Grisom families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grisom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Grisom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grisom. 50% of Grisom men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Grisom women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grisom were Salesman and Bookkeeper. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grisom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grisom census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 18 immigration records available for the last name Grisom. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 217 military records available for the last name Grisom. For the veterans among your Grisom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grisom lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Grisom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Grisom in 1970 was 74, and 82 in 2004.

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